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$965,000
Sold On 2025-02-19

Overview

MLS # 24-455319
Listed on 2024-10-21
Status Sold
Price $997,000
Type Residential
Subtype Single Family Residence
Size of home 1,418 sq ft
Beds / Baths 4 / 2.00
Size of lot 10,454 sq ft
Neighborhood Movie Colony East
Location address 1180 N Calle Rolph
Palm Springs 92262

Description


Bel Vista House, Albert Frey (1946). A rare and early single family home design by one of the most innovative architects of the American modern movement. The very first subdivision in Palm Springs to feature modern style houses and the sole Albert Frey designed housing tract. Only 15 of these homes were constructed, and just a handful of recognizable examples still remain. A recent rehabilitation has revitalized the spirit of this Bel Vista home with an austere and minimalist design vocabulary. Updates have been approached with the goal of honoring the elegant simplicity of Frey's original design: aluminum countertops at the kitchen, a grid of 4x4 tiles in both bathrooms, and honed concrete floors throughout. Situated on a sprawling and private nearly quarter acre lot with newer salt water pool and spa- positioned to take full advantage of one of the best mountain views in the neighborhood. Frey anticipated the need for future additions to the original plan, allowing homeowners to enlarge the house on three sides without changes to the interior layout. This particular home saw the addition of a 4th bedroom and 2nd bath, as well as a covered patio to retain the shade of the original extended eaves. Furthering Frey's ideas on harnessing natural elements for comfortable living- owned solar panels now generate electricity for the home. Ideally located in the highly desired Movie Colony East neighborhood, in close proximity to downtown Palm Springs.

General Information

Original List Price $997,000
Price Per Sq/Ft $703
Furnished No
Land Type Fee
Land Lease Expires N/A
Pool Yes
Pool Description In Ground
Spa Yes
Spa Description Hot Tub
Style Mid-century Modern, Iconic / historical
Year Built 1946
Levels One
View Mountains
Flooring Cement
Patio Features Porch
Laundry Inside, Laundry Area
Fireplace No
Heating Type Central
Cooling Type Wall Unit(s), Central
Parking Spaces 4
Parking Type Garage - 2 Car

Courtesy of: Lilian Pfaff / Modern California House

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